Delightful Candy Cane Pie

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This quick holiday sweet pairs a crunchy chocolate base with an airy mint filling, ideal for Christmas family dinners.
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Updated on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:15:45 GMT
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My go-to Christmas treat has been this no-bake Candy Cane Pie for years now. I came across this idea a while back and tweaked it through many family get-togethers. There's something magical about that smooth peppermint mixture on top of a chocolate cookie base. The best part? It's incredibly quick to whip up but looks super fancy and festive. Guests always think I've been slaving away when in reality, it's amazingly straightforward.

Ingredients You'll Want

  • Cookie Base: Smashed Oreos mixed with melted butter.
  • Minty Mixture: Cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, Cool Whip, peppermint flavoring, red coloring.
  • Garnish: Broken candy canes for that holiday look.

Creating Your Festive Treat

Step 1: Form the Base
Pulverize Oreo cookies using a food processor and stir in the melted butter. Push this mixture into your pie dish and put aside.
Step 2: Whip Up the Filling
Whip room temperature cream cheese with confectioners' sugar, then add your red coloring, mint extract, and Cool Whip. Blend until it's perfectly smooth.
Step 3: Put It All Together
Pour your minty mixture into the base and level it off. Add a layer of whipped cream on top.
Step 4: Final Touches
Scatter broken candy canes across the top for a holiday flair. Let it cool in the fridge before you dig in.

Insider Tricks

I've made this treat so many times and learned some handy shortcuts. Don't forget to warm up your cream cheese first - it really helps create that velvety filling. I always grab my glass pie dish - it works way better than those cheap aluminum ones. And here's my top secret: don't put the candy cane bits on until you're ready to serve - they'll stay nice and crunchy.

Questions People Ask Me

Is it okay to skip the mint extract?
Sure thing, but you won't get that strong mint kick. Try vanilla instead if you want.
Can I prepare this dessert beforehand?
Absolutely, you can make it the night before and keep it in the fridge till party time.
What's the best way to keep leftovers?
Wrap it up with plastic and pop it in the fridge - it'll stay good for about a week.

Ways to Present Your Treat

This pie tastes amazing when it's cold right from the fridge. Sometimes I'll throw on extra whipped cream or serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For fancy dinner parties, I like to drizzle melted white chocolate over each piece. My little ones get so excited when I toss some holiday sparkles on top. It goes down really well with some hot chocolate or a minty coffee drink.

Storage Tips

Your pie will stay yummy in the fridge for around a week if you cover it properly. I usually make mine a day ahead of when I need it, which actually lets the flavors blend together even more. Just don't try to freeze it - all that whipped cream turns really strange when thawed.

Fun Variations

I've tried using graham crackers for the base when I'm out of Oreos. Adding white chocolate pieces or shredded coconut on top works great too. If I can't find candy canes, regular peppermint candies crushed up do the trick. My sis absolutely loves when I swap the peppermint for almond flavoring - it creates a completely different but totally tasty dessert.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I prepare this beforehand?
Sure, you can make this pie a day early and keep it in the fridge. Just add the crushed candy toppings right before you serve for the best look.
→ Is store-bought topping necessary?
Cool Whip works great, but homemade whipped cream is fine too. Just make sure you whip it until it's really firm so your pie keeps its shape.
→ What's the point of using a glass for the crust?
A drinking glass works great for pressing down evenly. This makes sure your crust stays together when you cut into the pie later.
→ How many days will it stay good?
It'll stay fresh in your fridge for about 3 days, though the candy pieces on top might get a bit soft after the first day.
→ Can I store it in the freezer?
You can freeze it for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in your fridge overnight and add fresh candy bits before serving for best results.

Minty Oreo Dessert

A holiday chilled dessert with smooth mint filling on a chocolate cookie base, finished with fluffy topping and sprinkled peppermint pieces.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
20 Minutes

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 pie)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 25 chocolate sandwich cookies.
02 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
03 8 oz softened cream cheese.
04 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar.
05 Red food dye.
06 1 teaspoon mint flavor extract.
07 2 containers whipped topping, defrosted.
08 3/4 cup smashed peppermint candy pieces.

Instructions

Step 01

Smash cookies into crumbs using a food processor or crush with a rolling pin. Combine with melted butter and push into a 9-inch pie dish. Put in fridge to set.

Step 02

Whip the cream cheese with confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Drop in red food dye until you get the color you want.

Step 03

Gently blend in one tub of whipped topping and 1/2 cup of the crushed peppermint pieces.

Step 04

Spread the mixture into your cookie base. Cover with leftover whipped topping and sprinkle remaining candy bits on top.

Step 05

Keep in the fridge for at least an hour before you serve it.

Notes

  1. You don't need to turn on the oven.
  2. Needs time in the fridge before eating.

Tools You'll Need

  • Pie dish (9-inch).
  • Food processor.
  • Hand mixer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Milk products.
  • Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 547
  • Total Fat: 27 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 74 g
  • Protein: 6 g